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Are you joining me for our Ultimate Home Checklist Challenge this week? Here's everything you need to know!
- Beginning Monday, 1/7/19 and through 1/11/19 we'll do a Facebook Live between 9 and 10 AM each weekday tackling a few chores on this checklist ~ go HERE to get yours
- Each day we'll do the daily chores + AM tasks while on Facebook Live
- Each afternoon I'll update you with a blog post including what we've worked on each day (and I'd love to hear if you're joining in too!)
- We'll also tackle one BIG home project that's included each week on the lists as well ~ this week it's to organize the pantry ~ take a peek at mine below!)
UPDATE: JANUARY 13th ~ the price goes up on the planner and the 2019 Home Checklist Private Facebook Group closes TONIGHT ~ order NOW IF YOU WANT TO JOIN ME!
It's day one of the 2019 Ultimate Home Checklist Challenge (I'll be sharing my updates each day throughout this first week . . .), and the first thing IÂ had to tackle (EEK!) was my pantry.
Ahem.
Hint: Each week in the challenge is one BIG task (the pantry this week!) along with simpler daily tasks to manage each day. You can do that task any time in the week, I just wanted to get this one out of the way!Â
I have a mountain of excuses as to why it looks this way (um, three kids home from school, running a deal blog during the Christmas season, having a husband who kind of refuses to pare things down …. not to mention being a frugal girl who hates throwing things away.
But.
For. Real.
This is ridiculous.Â
Let me give you a closer peek.Â
Yup, things were clearly a wee bit out of control around here.
But, my sweet Caroline and I set to work, and in a few hours (yes, hours) we completed the task
Whew.
Here's a peek.
2019 Ultimate Home Checklist Challenge
ALL OF THAT WAS SOMEHOW IN OUR PANTRY.
I. can't. even.
We'd picked up a few containers at Home Goods (which were pretty reasonable – between $5-$10 each . . . ), looked up “Pinterest Perfect Pantries”, and de-clutttered a ton.Â
Here's how things shaped up at the end of the day . . .
BEFORE > > >
AFTERÂ > > >
Success.Â
Here's the thing.
While I'm pretty good at keeping up my home (the daily tasks are easy for me!) the BIG projects that just need to get tackled often get thrown aside because I'm just too busy.
I have a busy job, busy kids, and a busy life. The pantry simply isn't a priority. (Until we need dinner and can't find it. Yikes.)Â
Especially as a frugal girl (who's been pinching pennies her entire life!) I hate throwing things away out of fear that one day we won't be able to afford them. (Which is something I think all frugal folks struggle with!)
But keeping expired 2003 Jell-o (um, not kidding . . . ) clearly isn't a win for anyone.Which is why I decided I needed a doable strategy for both you and me, and we'll be tackling it all together in 2019.
(And in all honesty, most of the things on this list are things I've done in our own family for years. The pantry is just one I've always struggled with, partly because I can't keep my family on board. But remember, THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE PANTRY. 🙂 So I'm going to win this time.) 🙂 🙂 🙂Â
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I love that you’re so “real”, Laurie! Oh and thanks a lot for getting “Sweet Caroline” stuck in my head. Haha just teasing. It was very nice of her to help you. Your pantry looks great!
I have sent for two things and have not received either I am disappointed because I love you and all the money I habwbdrv
Hi Jamey! You can send us an email at contact@passionatepennypincher.com, and we’ll help you get squared away! 🙂
It looks very nice . I have a hard time getting my daughter when she comes home from school on breaks to help me . I’m very impressed with the job you 2 did and all the work your husband did.
Thanks so much Cheryl – it felt so good to get it done (and she’s an amazing helper!)
What is your workout schedule like? What do you do as a frugal busy mom?
Hi Jessica! I’ve always worked out early in the morning (I leave for the gym at 5AM!) Years ago I went to a gym that was super cheap (like $12 a month!) and got hooked on Body Pump and Body Attack, it was great for my budget and my schedule bc they had 5:30 am classes. We moved and I now go to another gym that’s a little more expensive (I miss that one!) but still do Body Pump 2 days a week, Attack 1 day a week, and spin 1 day a week (since I work from home, I like having a reason to leave my house each day, and if we need a small grocery run I stop by on my way home!) Another great frugal option was running with a friend – for about a year I ran with another working mom at 5AM – it was such a great way to get out and get a fun chat in each day too. Hope that helps! 🙂
I see your Instant Pot is high up on the top shelf and in the corner. If I can’t reach it, I can’t/won’t use it. Oh, I don’t like step stools – too high for me. 🙂
I’m 5’8″ so it’s not too high for me! 🙂
Where did you get that large basket on the floor? Did you get it at Home Goods too? And how much was it?
Hi Angela! It was $39 and I got it at Home Goods- hope that helps!
I purchased the checklist – how do I get added to the Facebook group?
Hi Sarah! You should get info about it in an email from us, but if you don’t see the email, please send us an email to contact@passionatepennypincher.com and we’ll help you join! 🙂
Just spent 2 hours cleaning the pantry out.I have the same shelf set up as you.We took everything out and got rid of a ton of stuff.It looks and feels great.Thanks,for the little push to get it done.
Soooo glad for you – great job!!!
What do you have in the big basket on the floor?
Slime supplies for my 11 year old
Did you get the black wire basket for your cleaning supplies at Home Goods? I love it!
I actually got that one at Target awhile ago!
Where did you buy plastic containers from and baskets?
Home Goods – so many great things there!
Can you put words or notes on each section to help us what is where an in what, for example the big basket at the bottom what’s in it?
The big basket is slime supplies for my daughter but I’ll see if I can update with labels later today!
Ima need to borrow Ms Caroline please! Looks great!!!
She’s the bestest!: ) 🙂 🙂
Do you ever have a problem with your food items tasting like plastic after being stored in plastic bins? I’ve had that happen in the past, so am hesitant to use them now.
I haven’t tried it before – so we’ll see (the jury’s still out on the plastic idea – I agree)